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New EWU defensive coordinator Eric Sanders uses spring camp to emphasize playing with confidence, heart

UPDATED: Sun., April 14, 2024

It is early April, and unsurprisingly, Eric Sanders has lost his voice.

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Back for a 7th season, Darrien Sampson provides veteran leadership for Eastern Washington secondary

UPDATED: Mon., April 8, 2024

On a foggy day last November, Darrien Sampson was recognized among 12 Eastern Washington football players who were about to play their last college football game.

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‘I believe in coach Best and in this program’: Fifth-year receivers Efton Chism III, Nolan Ulm affirm commitment to Eastern Washington

UPDATED: Wed., April 3, 2024

It is customary for football coaches to hold end-of-the-season, one-on-one meetings with players, and Eastern Washington head coach Aaron Best holds to this custom.

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Idaho receiver Hayden Hatten shows versatility during combined pro day with Washington State

UPDATED: Wed., March 27, 2024

MOSCOW, Idaho – Because Washington State’s air-supported “bubble” practice facility is no more and the Taylor Sports Complex that will replace it is so far a skeleton of structural steel and a dream, WSU combined its NFL pro day with the nearby University of Idaho Wednesday at the Kibbie Dome and adjacent weight room.

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Eastern Washington football opens Spring practice with plenty of experience on both sides of ball

UPDATED: Sat., March 16, 2024

Eastern Washington will begin its spring football practices with two this week – Monday and Wednesday – before ramping up toward the annual Red-White Game later in April.

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Former EWU star Kendrick Bourne expects to be a ‘full go’ for NFL training camp following knee surgery

UPDATED: Sat., March 9, 2024

Kendrick Bourne said he’ll be ready for training camp and Week 1 after knee surgery and rehabilitation.

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Eastern Washington football adds University’s Waylon Romero, Mt. Spokane’s Bode Gardner to signing class

UPDATED: Wed., Feb. 7, 2024

Eastern Washington bolstered its line and its fleet of wide receivers with the signing of five more football recruits on Wednesday.

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Eastern Washington great, Grey Cup champion J.C. Sherritt returns to CFL as assistant with Saskatchewan Roughriders

UPDATED: Sun., Jan. 28, 2024

What started in Edmonton and moved on to Calgary is going to be resuming in Saskatchewan.

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Soon-to-be free agent and former EWU star Kendrick Bourne wants to return to Patriots

UPDATED: Thu., Jan. 4, 2024

Kendrick Bourne was a bright spot for the Patriots this season before he suffered a season-ending torn ACL in October. The wide receiver is set to become a free agent after 2023, so many wondered whether Bourne would return to New England in 2024.

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Eastern Washington focuses on offense during signing day, inks 23 players total

UPDATED: Wed., Dec. 20, 2023

Eastern Washington replenished a few key spots on defense but mostly loaded up on offensive players, who comprised 15 of the 23 football players the Eagles officially signed Wednesday.

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Rams WR and former EWU star Cooper Kupp starting to regain his form

UPDATED: Tue., Dec. 12, 2023

Los Angeles Rams receiver Cooper Kupp went in a late motion, lining up inside of Puka Nacua on the goal line. As he began to run his route, quarterback Matthew Stafford faced heavy pressure. Unable to wait for Kupp to make his outside break, Stafford threw the ball up, giving it a little extra time for his receiver to get to his spot.

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EWU notebook: Former Central Valley standout, cancer survivor Brandon Thomas featured on ESPN

UPDATED: Sat., Dec. 9, 2023

Brandon Thomas’ story of overcoming cancer and becoming a Division I college football player rose to national prominence when ESPN aired an 8-minute feature about him on Wednesday.